Case Manager-ED

Job Description

The Case Manager-ED, Emergency Department, serves as a key member of the patient care delivery team. Utilizes clinical expertise, discretion, and independent judgment in determining medical necessity and appropriate patient care including severity of illness and intensity of service.

Applies clinical knowledge as well as specialized emergency medicine case management and care coordination methodologies and practices in a tertiary care facility with level one trauma designation. Focuses on the needs of Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital patient population in partnership with the ED physicians, staff, and inpatient providers. Performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, or an Associate's Degree in Nursing and six years of Case Management experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree. If hired after January, 2018, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or Associate's Degree in Nursing and enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing program with quarterly reports required. Minimum three years of bedside nursing in hospital setting. Minimum one year case management experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

In-depth knowledge of case management practice and methodologies. Substantial knowledge of basic nursing concepts and care of the patient as well as education of the adult learner. Able to speak, read and write legibly in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications:

Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association required. Case Management certification preferred.

About the Hospital

Loma Linda University Health is an academic medical center operating six hospitals and a network of clinics in the western United States, and is affiliated with a physician practice corporation, and affiliate organizations around the world. These medical services interact with the eight schools that make up our healthcare focused university. This mutual pursuit of excellence leads to outstanding care for our patients and great learning opportunities for our students.

Loma Linda University Health treats more than 1.5 million outpatients every year and serves as a Level I trauma center for a region covering more than 25% of California. Built for and by our community, our new medical campus and hospital towers help us provide the highest levels of care to even more people than ever before.